Taking the Time to Remember
Stories They Can't Tell
As the daily count of fallen soldiers mounts, it becomes ever easier to forget the person behind the name. So it falls on the legacy holders. They tell the stories the soldiers cannot.
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Video
Making WAVES
When men answered the call of duty during World War II, so did many women. Here's a glimpse of what life was like for the WAVES—the women who joined the Navy. More>>
Retrospective
One Last Mission
No need to explain history to Paul Arsenault. He was there. But the World War II veteran had to take one more look.
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Living History
Heirs of War
"For a long time those in the war just wanted to forget the war, so they didn't talk about it. For their children, it's a hole in the family history." More>>
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When Wounded Vets Come Home
As more troops than ever are surviving the fearsome injuries of war, parents are increasingly being thrust into the role of long-term caregivers. More>>
Video
Soldier's Boy
When their daughter Hannah was killed in Iraq, Barbie and Matt Heavrin were left to raise her 2-year-old son. Watch their story ...
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Radio
Listen to 'A Soldier's Solemn Last Rights' on AARP Radio
Charles Lane spends time with an honor guard and learns about the meaning and tradition of the Military Funeral Honors Ceremony. More>>
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